Palatine, Ill., October 25, 2012 — Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced the launch of the online Professional Energy Manager (PEM)™ certification for its popular online, vendor-neutral Energy University™ program. This exclusive program, developed with the acclaimed Institute of Energy Professionals (IEP), the longest running energy education program in the U.S., gives energy-focused individuals worldwide an exciting new option for earning a highly marketable and respected credential in the growing field of energy management.

As the energy management field continues to grow, organizations seeking talented professionals to drive and manage energy management programs are increasingly requiring training and certification in this new field. The Professional Energy Manager certification program provides individuals with the training required to be successful in this field – and proof of their capabilities.

Energy University’s PEM online certification comes with conveniences often not available in traditional classroom environments, such as flexible class schedules, free tuition, and a self-paced curriculum that can reduce program learning length. As an added convenience, professionals may complete and purchase the PEM certification exam online through Energy University.

“Energy University is thrilled to offer online PEM certification,” said Susan Hartman, Global Manager, Customer Education. “We are especially pleased to have developed this offer in conjunction with the IEP, an organization renowned for providing the very best in practical energy management training and technical assistance. This unique opportunity represents another Energy University milestone in helping professionals expand their skill sets, improve career prospects, and promote effective solutions to help their companies be more efficient and sustainable.”

Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments.dambrosio@text100. The new PEM certification program represents another Energy University opportunity through which efficiency-minded individuals can become their companies’ energy champions.schneider-electric. Focused on making energy safe. the company’s 130. The topics covered include: identifying efficiency opportunities.000 plus employees achieved sales of about 31 billion US dollars (22.000 professionals worldwide. prioritizing opportunities through qualification data.
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